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Mass mortality of saguaros (Carnegiea gigantea) from windthrow: A rare, demographic disturbance in a desert ecosystem

Ecosphere, Volume 17, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract Windthrow is a significant disturbance in many forests globally during which strong winds damage trees or other large flora, yet its role in arid ecosystems remains largely understudied. The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), a keystone species of the Sonoran Desert, is a long‐lived, massive succulent whose demography is primarily thought to
Don E. Swann, Lauren Badinger, Daniel E. Winkler, Anastacia Lopez Davis   +3 more
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Numerical simulation of idealised three-dimensional downburst wind fields

, 2010
Convective downburst wind storms generate the peak annual gust wind speed for many parts of the non-cyclonic world at return periods of importance for ultimate limit state design.
M.S. Mason, D.F. Fletcher, Mason, M. S., G.S. Wood, Fletcher, D. F., Wood, G. S.   +5 more
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A New Approach to Nowcasting Thunderstorm Gusts Based on a Spatiotemporal Decoupling Architecture and Multi‐Scale Feature Learning

Journal of Geophysical Research: Machine Learning and Computation, Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2026.
Abstract Accurate short‐term forecasting of thunderstorm gusts remains a major challenge in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region due to limited temporal resolution, the lack of vertical velocity and thermodynamic data, and the difficulty of coupling multi‐scale features.
Xinze Li, Lu Yang, Mingxuan Chen, Lei Han, Linye Song, Feng Han, Ruiting Liu, Shangfeng Chen, Jingya Wu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reconstruction of near-surface tornado wind fields from forest damage

, 2010
Tornado intensity is usually inferred from the damage produced. To foster postevent tornado intensity assessments, the authors present a model to reconstruct near-surface wind fields from forest damage patterns. By comparing the structure of observed and
Dotzek, Nikolai, Beck, Veronika
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Investigation of the Weather Conditions During the Collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa on 14 August 2018 Using Field Observations and WRF Model

Atmosphere, 2020
On 14 August 2018, Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy, collapsed to the ground that was 40 m below. This tragedy killed 43 people. Preliminary investigations indicated poor design, questionable building practices, and insufficient maintenance—or a ...
Massimiliano Burlando, Djordje Romanic, Giorgio Boni, Martina Lagasio, Antonio Parodi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Experimental Investigation of the Movement of an Offshore Floating Platform in Straight Wind, Tornadic Wind, and Downburst Conditions

Energies, 2021
There is growing interest in multi-purpose offshore floating platforms that: harvest energy from the sun, wind, water, and waves; desalinize water; host agriculture and aquaculture; and house residents.
Sarah Nichol, Rupp Carriveau, Lindsay Miller, D. S-K. Ting, Djordje Romanic, Adrian Costache, Horia Hangan   +6 more
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Three‐Dimensional Lightning Characteristics of Severe Convective Weather in Shanghai

Meteorological Applications, Volume 33, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
Using 2022–2024 ADTD data, this study analyzes 3D lightning in Shanghai's severe convection. Activity peaks in August and afternoon hours, varies by weather type, and concentrates spatially in Pudong and Chongming. Results provide key references for selecting lightning indicators in forecasting and warning systems. ABSTRACT Using ADTD three‐dimensional
Gaoyue Gu, Zhisu Wang, Peng Wang
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Investigation of Atmospheric Conditions Associated with a Storm Surge in the South-West of Iran

Atmosphere, 2021
Severe thunderstorms are often accompanied by strong vertical air currents, temporary wind gusts, and heavy rainfall. The development of this atmospheric phenomenon over tropical shallow water zones, such as bays, can lead to intensification of ...
Esmaeil Abbasi, Hana Etemadi, Joseph M. Smoak, Iman Rousta, Haraldur Olafsson, Piotr Baranowski, Jaromir Krzyszczak   +6 more
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Investigating the Microphysical Characteristics and Environmental Influences of Warm‐Rain Precipitation in Fuzhou Region of China

Earth and Space Science, Volume 13, Issue 2, February 2026.
Abstract Microphysical characteristics of warm‐rain precipitation that occurred in Fuzhou region during warm seasons of 2022 and 2023 have been investigated by using polarimetric radar data. Results of a modified warm‐rain identification algorithm indicate positive ZDR variation in the liquid layer should be added as a criterion to prevent events ...
Guan Xiaojun, Qi Youcun, Su Tonghua, Jiang Ying, Zhao Rui, Wang Lan, Bao Ruijuan, Liu Jing, Li Donghuan   +8 more
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Application of the teaching–learning-based optimization algorithm to an analytical model of thunderstorm outflows to analyze the variability of the downburst kinematic and geometric parameters [PDF]

Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Downbursts winds, characterized by strong, localized downdrafts and subsequent horizontal straight-line winds, present a significant risk to civil structures.
A. Xhelaj, M. Burlando
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